What Is a Kissing Bug?
4. Identification
Kissing bugs are quite distinct insects, making identification fairly easy. They have heads that are cone-shaped, and relatively large bodies that are flat and oval in shape. They can range in size from just ¾ inch to 1 ¼ inches. Those in the last stage of development will have wings that fold back on their bodies.
Kissing bugs are usually a drab brown or black in color. Many, however, will also have red or orange stripes on the edges of their body. They can also emit a sound, and some are also able to release a caustic substance when they feel threatened.
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